Patents by Inventor Stephen Branam

Stephen Branam has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7990868
    Abstract: A buffer memory may be configured to temporarily store data in a number of queues. A processor may be configured to measure a fullness of the buffer memory. The processor may also be configured to assign sizes to the number of queues based on the fullness of the buffer memory. The processor may also adjust thresholds of drop profiles associated with the number of queues based on the sizes assigned to the number of queues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Juniper Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Gallagher, Stephen Branam, Thomas A LeMaire, Michael E Lipman, Ryan Ross
  • Patent number: 7369500
    Abstract: A buffer memory may be configured to temporarily store data in a number of queues. A processor may be configured to measure a fullness of the buffer memory. The processor may also be configured to assign sizes to the number of queues based on the fullness of the buffer memory. The processor may also adjust thresholds of drop profiles associated with the number of queues based on the sizes assigned to the number of queues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Juniper Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Gallagher, Stephen Branam, Thomas A. Lemaire, Michael E. Lipman, Ryan Ross
  • Publication number: 20070112386
    Abstract: A new and improved pacifier including a novel nipple structure is disclosed. The nipple structure includes a short nipple that allows the tongue, during sucking and swallowing, to be naturally positioned adjacent to the hard palate. The nipple structure includes a thin and pliable web which extends beyond the tip of the nipple and, in use, is received between the tongue and the palate. Preferably, the web terminates near the mid-point, front to back, of the hard palate of a user. The web is so thin and pliable that it will deform to conform to the shape of a hard palate when pressed by a tongue thereagainst. Preferably, the web has a featheredge. The web, when received between the tongue and the hard palate, will facilitate the retention of the pacifier in the mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventor: Stephen Branam
  • Patent number: 5814074
    Abstract: A new and improved oral appliance for infants and toddlers is disclosed. The appliance comprises an outer shield, an inner shield, a connector element and a nipple element. The outer shield is supported on the connector element and, in use, rests against the outside of the cheeks. The inner shield is also supported on the connector element so that it is spaced from the outer shield a distance such that an infants cheeks and lips are easily received therebetween. The inner shield is adapted to be positioned between an infant's gums and cheeks and is configured to prevent the cheeks, during sucking, from collapsing and exerting undesirable pressure on the maxilla. The nipple element is shorter than nipple elements in conventional pacifiers and is substantially flattened to provide better tongue positioning and to resist undesirable tongue thrusting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Inventor: Stephen Branam